The emblem features a gowd lion passant, hauldin a swuird in its richt fore paw (the same lion frae the Banner o Sri Lanka) in the centre on a maroon backgrund surroondit bi gowden petals o a Blue Lotus the naitional flouer o the kintra. This is placed on tap o a traditional grain vase that sprouts sheaves o rice grains that circle the mairch reflectin prosperity.